Description
Make tender carrots with a savory, cheesy, and garlicky crust by roasting them at high heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cut carrots in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Toss again until the carrots are well seasoned.
- Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Roast for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the carrots.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the cheese is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and crisping results. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from browning properly.
- If your carrots are very thick, cut them into smaller pieces or blanch them briefly before roasting to ensure they cook through evenly.
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder along with the salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 23 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10